Kidge One Shots

Birthday Memories

Note: I know this is a day late, but Happy Birthday Keith!!!

"Mom, mom, mom, tell us the story how you and dad got together!"

Drew chimed in, "Please mama!"

I look over to Keith, and smirk. "Sure thing!"

Keith smiles and shakes his head, holding onto our youngest, Finn. "Ok, but I reserve the right to interrupt with the truth!"

I laugh and smile at him. We are sitting in the family room, fire roaring in the fireplace and Keith and Finn are on the end of the couch and I'm on the floor with Abbey-her head in my lap. Little Drew is bouncing around the room, the result of too much sugar from earlier in the day. My whole world was here with me. I never take that for granted, but it doesn't mean I cant have fun teasing Keith with them!

"It all started around Daddy's birthday...Uncle Shiro wanted to throw Daddy a surprise party. He planned it in advance because on Dad's actual birthday, we had a work party. So he had Tio Lance and Uncle Hunk take Daddy out for dinner and they were supposed to bring him back to Uncle Shiro's place."

Drew interrupts, "Where were you?"

Abbey, of course, yells at her younger brother about the interruption, "Drew!!! Just wait!"

I pat Abbey on the back and reply, "I was in charge of getting some supplies for Uncle Shiro, so I was out. I had to pick up food, decorations and tons of other stuff. But I needed help so I had a friend help."

Abbey interrupts, not unlike her brother, but I just smile, "Who?"

I say, "A friend named James. So when Daddy asked Uncle Lance where I was, he told Daddy I was on a date with James. And Daddy got jealous!"

Keith interrupts here, "Okay, not jealous, just curious."

I laugh out loud and say, "Nope! No one is buying that bridge!"

Abbey then looks confused, "Why would Daddy sell you a bridge, we don't need one!"

Keith then, sighs, "Piiiiiiidddgggggeeeee"

Laughing I continue, "Daddy tried calling me and he even left me some messages, but I was busy so I didn't reply. So Daddy was mad and at dinner, **under my breath** and had too many drinks, so Daddy built up his courage. When the guys finally got him to Uncle Shiro's and saw James helping me, he got mad."

"Kids, that wasn't it, I was just HURT she didn't remember my birthday...(voice fading) and was with Griffin."

Pidge nods, "Sure thing! Anyways, like I was saying, Daddy got to Uncle Shiro's and everyone was there to celebrate dad's birthday. I knew Dad was mad but not sure why. So I ignored it. Then Daddy blew out the candles and made his wish."

At this point Abbey is sitting up and listening completely, like she hasn't heard this story before. Even little Drew was memorized. Pidge continues, "After cake, Daddy was testy, so everyone kinda figured they'd leave. But when James said he would give me a ride, Daddy said no, he'd take me home. So on the way home, which, by the way, I ended up driving Dad home cuz he wasn't supposed to drive when he was that... tired..."

Keith interjects, "It was a long day guys, really"

I shake my head, "So I drove Dad home, walked him up to bed and was about to leave. Then Daddy asked me to stay so I wouldn't walk home alone! Which I agreed to."

Keith responds, "Mommy didn't want to go home anyways, she would've just been worried about me!"

By now, I moved up on the couch and Keith handed me Finn to hold. I kept my voice low, not to disturb him, and continued, "So I agreed and we had a sleepover. But then Dad said that James wasn't good enough for me and he thought I could do better!"

Keith lowly replies, "You could! He sucks!"

"ANYWAYS, we laid down to sleep when Daddy tells me that I deserve better. But at the time, I don't think I did. So I told him that he was being mean and unfair."

"Still don't think that!" Keith mutters.

"And, I finally told Dad, yeah I wasn't planning on dating James. That's when your daddy, took a risk, and confessed...he wanted to be my boyfriend."

"Aweeeeeee, that's so sweet!" Abbey exclaimed.

"Then Daddy said we were meant to be...he knew it. But then Daddy ruined it by saying James didn't really like me, he just wanted famous friends!"

"I NEVER said he didn't like you! Stop changing what happened." He nudges by foot with his.

I roll my eyes, "Uh huh sure, but he hurt my feelings. So you know, I left. Then Wednesday was his actual birthday and he was sparring with Garrison soldiers. So dad thought it would be a good idea to challenge James. He ended up beating him but he really did a number on him so he was not happy when I came in and saw how bad James was hurt."

"Kids, James was milking it! He wasn't hurt as bad as he pretended!"

Drew replied, "Yes like when I ACCIDENTALLY hit Abbey and she acted like a HUGE baby!!!"

I interrupt now, before all hell breaks lose, "Regardless, that night we had an intergalactic party and Daddy asked me to dance. I wanted to say no but it was his birthday so I said yes. Then James wanted to cut in"

Drew and Abbey groaned, "Oh no."

"That's right kids, he sucks." Keith says.

I huff out a laugh, "Okay, but Daddy didn't let me go and told James to find someone else, and I was already committed to him."

Awe's from the kids and Keith is smiling. "I did."

Drew looks up at me and says, "Were you happy Daddy said that?"

I smile, "of course dear, I love Daddy and that's why it was okay, but I did tell Daddy he couldn't tell me what I could and couldn't do. Then Daddy said okay, and he kissed me right on the dance floor!! And ever since then, Daddy and I have been a couple."

Keith interjects, "But mom didn't let me know that and so I spent a few weeks feeling bad that she didn't like me."

"Mommy!! That wasn't nice!" Scolded Drew.

"I know baby, but sometimes you have to think about things and how they could change everything. But I talked to grandma and finally told dad I felt the same. But I when I made up my mind I told Daddy what I wanted and how I felt. Then HE said he knew I'd get there cuz I'm so smart."

We sat for a while in silence, watching tv, and I can tell Finn is sleeping, Drew and Abbey are close. I hold out my hand for Keith to take, and he does kissing my palm. Then he says, "Best birthday present that I ever asked for!